I don't know if it's been lack of rest, lack of fun, or what, but I've felt extra cranky as of late. Work has felt overwhelming most days, which has been frustrating, especially since the busy holiday season isn't even here yet. I ended up getting a terrible cold that left me on the couch with nothing but tea and soup for 3 solid days. It's been over a week and my sinuses are still giving me trouble. But then something clicked at the very end of the week last week.
I've been pulled in so many different directions in my job that I couldn't tell you if I've been coming or going. After spending some quality time with my team, we finally started seeing some fantastic results that reminded me why I enjoy my job. It was so exhilarating, it was the first time in months I left work NOT feeling defeated and exhausted, but energized and accomplished. It felt like such a great breakthrough, that I will be ready to go back after 2 days off without dread. Without that "what's in store for me today?" feeling.
Last week was the perfect reminder that all things are temporary. Just because you like your job, doesn't mean you'll love it every day. You could hate for weeks, even months, before that loving feeling makes its way back. And who knows, it could be a glimpse of a feeling, but sometimes it's enough of a reminder of why we do what we do. But every experience is a learning experience. And that which does not kill you, makes you stronger. I'm just lucky I have great people who love me, even though I've felt crabby for quite some time. I think my cloud has finally lifted - and I know now that I am more than capable of lifting it myself.
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